County

Humboldt County, NV

8 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Nevada

👥18,539Population
💰$79,718Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$253,352Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 27.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic27.4%
Black0.7%
Asian1.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma202 (1.8%)
HS Graduate4,027 (35.9%)
Some College1,596 (14.2%)
Associates1,984 (17.7%)
Bachelors1,152 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree2,257 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College14.2%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,718 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$253,351 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,005/mo
Total Housing Units8,319
Vacant Units873

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Humboldt County, NV

Humboldt County is located in Nevada and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,539 residents. With a median age of 37.28, it is a relatively young county.

Humboldt County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,718 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Humboldt County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $253,351 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,005. Homeownership rates are high at 74.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Humboldt County are majority White (65.17%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Humboldt County, NV is a middle-income area in Nevada. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Humboldt County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
89421 Mc Dermitt 405 $17,500 $80,400 11.6% 20.5%
89425 Orovada 372 $60,302 $300,900 0.0% 44.8%
89426 Paradise Valley 227 $140,563 $116,900 4.1% 53.6%
89445 Winnemucca 17,188 $80,801 $258,200 $1,005 5.8% 29.9%